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This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari speaks on the power of meditation.    He discusses the science of meditation and the benefits it will have on your health, such as lowering your blood pressure, strengthening your immune system and decreasing inflammation in the body.    Meditation is so powerful and it causes massive shifts in our awareness. As you will hear in this episode, the practice of meditation helped him gain the awareness that his life was not fulfilling. In fact, Ruari credits meditation as being the start of ‘the total transformation of my life’.    Throughout this show, you will discover the benefits to your mental health by meditating including how regular practitioners (and yes, it is a practice!) can enjoy better focus and concentration, improved self-awareness and self-esteem plus lowered levels of stress and anxiety.   In this episode you will learn:   How meditation changed Ruari’s life What the benefits of meditation are When and where are the best times to medit

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Jen welcomes Michelle Sabourin, one of the latest additions to the OYNB coaching team to the show.    They discuss Michelle’s background before she got into coaching and how her journey started by doing yoga after having her second child as a way to relax. After finding a real love for the practice, Michelle later went on to teach yoga and meditation. After some time, she realised that what she actually liked most was helping people holistically, so she decided to become a life coach.   Michelle speaks on the importance of self-care as a parent and how taking care of yourself is not a selfish act, at all. In fact, as you will hear, self-care will allow you to be a better person overall as well as a more effective parent. One of the ways that Michelle takes care of herself is through meditation and she encourages listeners to try it for themselves as a way to help quiet the mind and find a deeper level of inner peace.   In this episode you will learn:   Michel

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Jen teaches us why you should consider getting a coach.   Jen shares the story of her life before finding someone to help develop and push her towards peak performance, and that experience actually led to her deciding to become a coach herself.   As Jen shares in this episode, the first coach you find may not be exactly the right one for you, you may have to look around to find the right person. Jen outlines the basic principle of coaching - which is to understand what you want - and she discusses how your coach should act in the role of being your guide towards achieving fulfilment. But, this is not just a paid friend; great coaching is about someone holding you 'close to the fire', finding focus and getting results and a good coach helps you break down the barriers you may be facing. In this episode you will learn:  Jen’s journey to becoming a coach Why you need a coach The benefits of coaching How to find a great coach   For more information on what is

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari speaks on the many benefits of fasting.    Fasting can be a great tool for weight loss, fighting insulin resistance, and changing up your eating habits.  Fasting has been shown to reduce insulin resistance, which means your body will be more able to use the fat you already have stored for energy. Insulin resistance is a condition where your body has trouble using insulin correctly. Insulin resistance is a precursor to type 2 diabetes, which can happen when you have high levels of sugar in your blood for too long.   Fasting can be a great tool for changing up your routine and being mindful of your eating habits. When you're focused on not eating, it's easier to notice how often you eat and what you're choosing to eat.   It has been proven that while fasting you will have more energy and mental focus as your body is not using its resources to digest food as well as boosting your metabolism.   An example of a popular fasting routine right now is Intermitte

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari welcomes his brother Stuart back on to the show.  They discuss Stuart's work on a conservation site in South Africa and why he started doing 1 to 1 coaching. He has now decided that joining One Year No Beer as a coach is the best next step for him. He is on a mission to teach people how to change the whole of their life using coaching. Stuart also speaks on the process of learning how to be a better coach by getting more training. In this episode you will hear: What Stuart does in South Africa  Why it is important to get a diploma if you want to become a coach How to better yourself as a person by journaling For more information on what is shared in this episode and to join the OYNB community which is the world’s most powerful accountability group to access daily content and videos, guides and resources, access to the community, coaching access, online and ebooks then head to https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/takethechallenge now.  The One Year No Beer Pod

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari welcomes his brother Stuart Fairbairns on to the show.  They discuss what it was like to live on the island of Mull and Stuart shares his experiences of alcohol growing up in a rural area as well as his journey in alcohol reduction.  Stuart speaks on his decision to move to south africa and start a life out there. Ruari and Stuart also go into detail about the difference between generations and how that affects their relationships with alcohol In this episode you will hear:  Stuart’s journey to becoming a coach at OYNB. Why he decided to reassess his relationship with alcohol  How he adapted to living in South Africa For more information on what is shared in this episode and to join the AFM community for more support, coaching, book club, meetups and positivity power-ups then head to https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/afm and use the code PODCAST10 for 10% off joining the Alcohol-Free community  The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast you will hear content usually reserved exclusively for OYNB webinars as Ruari and Jen discuss the enormous power of finding your focus.   They speak about how doing their very own One Year No Beer challenge benefitted them personally and how the experience spurred on the birth and subsequent growth of the globally impactful OYNB brand.   They discuss the path Ruari took from being an oil broker to co-founding One Year No Beer and Jen shares the decisions she took that changed her mindset with regards to drinking.   They describe, in detail, how to find your focus. By finding out who you are and what you want to become you will build awareness of what it is you need to do to achieve your goals. Ruari explains why you need to set the direction for your life and look closely at your habits, because it is these seemingly small good habits that are easy to create and will massively benefit you. Whereas, on the flip side, bad habits consume you and ultimately break yo

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari discusses the brand new Complete Control program that they’re testing out and launching Monday 6th June 2022. In this program, they will put together a private group of no more than 10 driven and successful business owners, entrepreneurs, and top professionals - persons who are also concerned about their alcohol consumption and are ready to take back control of their drinking in a discreet way that doesn't affect their business or reputation. They will be giving them personalised help so that they can prevent drinking from affecting their personal relationships and performance in business.Would you like to join our brand new Complete Control program and have me help you put alcohol in its place forever? We have 10 places available. Click through to my Facebook Messenger and send me a DM with the word ‘CONTROL’ - https://m.me/rfairbairns In this episode you will learn:  Jen and Ruari introduce their brand new Complete Control Program which is set to launch

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari discusses what his first-ever alcohol-free period was like and why it created the huge amount of life-affirming and life-altering changes that he gained from the experience.   Ruari explains the massive power that he has witnessed from helping over 80,000 members undertake their own alcohol-free challenges and he breaks down why a one year period of alcohol abstinence creates so much positive impact on people.    In the show, Ruari also reads out comments from members of the One Year No Beer community, so you can hear from other people - who are all at varying stages of their own journey of transforming their relationship with alcohol - about how taking part in an OYNB challenge drove extensive change and improvement in their life.   In this episode you will learn:    What One Year No Beer did for Ruari The power of committing to an alcohol-free period  How to make the most of your year without alcohol  What members of the OYNB community got from doi

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari and Jen discuss this season of the show, sharing their top takeaways from the amazing stories that members of OYNB have shared this season.     One Year No Beer is based on the idea of creating change for yourself for the better by focusing your mindset around your relationship with alcohol. Jen shares her reasons why she changed her relationship with alcohol. Ruari breaks down the journey of improving your attitude towards alcohol and seeing the many ways that living alcohol-free can benefit you.     In this episode you will learn:    The top takeaways from Series 2 of the OYNB podcast  What One Year No Beer means to Jen & Ruari Their feelings towards people doing a One Year No Beer Challenge  How reducing alcohol intake has benefited Jen in her athletic career When and why Rauri changed his views and relationship with alcohol   For more information on what is shared in this episode and to join the AFM community for more support, coaching, book cl

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari and Jen welcome Rosalind Richardson to the show.    This episode discusses a real transformation experience, not just in terms of health, but also in terms of life direction and purpose. Roz shares the mistakes she made because of her relationship with alcohol, and the effect that changing her relationship with alcohol had on her life. She says her children played an important role in her decision to stop drinking and smoking and she also shares many amazing transformations that happened in her life from the moment she truly decided to change her relationship with alcohol and made those changes permanent.   In this episode you will learn:  The negative effects heavy drinking can have on your life. How alcohol can be damaging to your relationships with loved ones and family. The distress alcohol can cause in your daily life, including mental, physical and emotional suffering. How being alcohol-free allows your mind to be clearer and to start improving ot

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari and Jen welcome OYNB member Claire Holiday.     During the conversation, Claire discusses her relationship with alcohol and how she started on her journey toward changing it. She shares how people label themselves based on their drinking habits and how the wrong beliefs around drinking culture can have a huge impact on many areas of life.    Claire, like many others, found herself in a cycle of working in a busy job as well as raising her family and finding herself exhausted. A few glasses of wine in the evening were often her escape, but this simply masked the fact that she was physically and mentally depleted.   Claire reveals that she didn’t actually realise how much of a negative impact that alcohol was having on multiple areas of her life - what could seem like a fairly innocent way of relaxing was having some seriously detrimental effects. One of the biggest issues that Claire sees is how NOT drinking is still considered to be a taboo subject.    O

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast, Ruari discusses how to carefully and effectively talk to a friend who you think is drinking too much. Ruari will share an appropriate way of approaching your friend or family member in your effort to help them change their relationship with alcohol. One of the members of OYNB shared recently that what was helpful for them in changing their relationship with alcohol was reading other people’s stories. Ruari points out that it is vital to building trust with the person you are looking to talk to and that they don’t feel that they are being attacked. He also advocates that you lead by example.  In this episode, you will learn:  How to talk to a friend that is drinking too much how to approach them appropriately and how to bring up the topic at a suitable time. The enormity of what is going on for people who are drinking too much. They talk about it not only being a habit linked to trauma and environmental factors, but also, for many people, a part of their iden

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari and Jen welcome Julian Tittershill on to the show. Julian is someone who has an amazing, thought-provoking and empowering story to share. As a former rugby club captain and regular member of the local cricket club he is someone who grew up surrounded by drinking culture, so this episode sheds light on the impact of hobbies that accompany alcohol can have. Julian is a vital part in the OYNB community, as an active member and community moderator.   They discuss Julian’s incredible story and how he changed his relationship with alcohol. Julian relates interesting anecdotes about his first experience drinking, as well as his college years. He also shares how OYNB supported him to change his relationship with alcohol, and gives practical tips for listeners who also want to make the same change.   In this episode you will learn:  Julian’s early academic career, failing A levels and going to work in a factory. Julian’s relationship with alcohol throughout his li

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari and Jen welcome Quirine Overeijnder on to the show.  Their discussion revolves around how OYNB assisted Quirine in chasing a new level of achievement, happiness and clarity by going alcohol-free. Quirine shares her story of how she started consuming alcohol and realised that, what she considered to be normal levels of student drinking, was actually potentially detrimental to her overall well-being. These days, Quirine enjoys life without the influence of alcohol - although she is more than happy for those in her circle of influence to still enjoy a beer or a glass of wine - and you will learn how pursuing an alcohol-free lifestyle alters your outlook on life and the way you think about yourself. In this episode you will learn:  Quirine’s stories of transformation and how OYNB helped her during her journey. She took small steps to becoming alcohol free, unleashing her best self in the process. How OYNB’s programs and community can help you overcome dependanc

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast, Ruari welcomes Matt McCormick onto the show.  Matt is a coach at OYNB. He shares how OYNB coaches and members mentored and motivated him to live an improved lifestyle after deciding that an alcohol-free lifestyle would give him more enjoyment, more time and more opportunities.  In this episode you will learn:  Living an alcohol-free life isn’t giving something up. “It wasn’t that I stopped drinking; it wasn’t about stopping, it was about starting.” How the OYNB community encouraged Matt to celebrate his alcohol-free life. “It wasn’t a community of people going ‘woe is me, I can’t drink, I’m a failure.’ It was a community of people going ‘I might be struggling here and there, but more and more I’m alcohol-free.’” Changing your relationship with alcohol isn’t about abstinence and willpower. “It’s about learning and applying new habits, gaining a community, and learning about yourself.” Matt's journey as a coach at OYNB. “One of the reasons I got into managing IT w

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast, Ruari and Jen welcome Andy Garwood onto the show.  Andy loves to motivate and encourage other members to keep trying no matter what it takes, and to believe that they, too, can achieve their goals. Along with his achievements, he shares the struggles and hardships that he withstood on his quest to live a life free of alcohol. Andy speaks about his experience of staying alcohol-free for 1,382 days in this episode, and teaches listeners about the kind of atmosphere and community cultivated at OYNB. In this episode you will learn:  Andy’s turning point and main motivator to start an alcohol-free life. “I looked at my boys, who were 10 and 6 at the time, and I just thought they deserve better than this.” How an alcohol-heavy lifestyle wrecks your health and dams your potential. “It’s a waste of this short, precious life, isn’t it?” OYNB’s mission, vision, and member experience. “You’ll encounter individuals from all walks of life… it’s a safe and confidential envir

In this episode, Jen and Ruari discuss Gary's relationship with alcohol, how he started to discover it, and eventually how he got addicted. Born in 1972 in the West of Ireland into a farming background. Gary has 2 younger brothers. Things were sometimes a little tricky growing up because he was born with Spina Bifida which meant relatively frequent trips to the hospital, lots of rehabs, missed school etc. There were no “special” facilities in those days. Upon finishing school he did a degree in computer science in Dublin. In the late 90s, he met his wife and they moved to Galway in 2000 where they still live with their 5 dogs. Gary shares what his life was like before he got into the vice and how his experiences, environment, and relationships influenced him to start drinking. You will hear what Gary has to say about OYNB and how that together with personal development changed his relationship with alcohol. How OYNB changed his life. Now, everyone knows and accepts Gary as someone who doesn’t drink and he ha

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast with Ruari and Jen, the new hosts discuss what’s going to be happening with this brand new season of the podcast and they share why this series is all about transformation. As they highlight in this episode, the focus of this new season of the show is about the amazing stories and journeys of the OYNB members - who you will be hearing from in person in this new format of the podcast. Some of the members you’ll be hearing from have dived so deeply into their own personal change that they are now certified OYNB coaches so they will be explaining that transition and what it is like to make such a significant change in your own life that you’re inspired to do it for others too. OYNB is all about changing your relationship with alcohol and this season you will hear from people, just like you, about the life changing impact that can have.   In this episode you will learn:  What OYNB is all about   What’s coming this season  Some of the amazing member stories you are a

In this brief 'pilot show', Ruari from One Year No Beer shares what's coming up in this series of the podcast! And in Season 2 we are turning the spotlight on the amazing OYNB members to share their incredible journeys to inspire listeners to go on their own mission of personal improvement! The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Finally Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol. This podcast will help you to kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on the journey of becoming the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself. You’ll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, being more productive, reducing anxiety levels, losing weight and feeling noticeably better just by taking a break from booze.  If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are alcohol-free, then